Picchi Pacchi Sauce Recipe

Name: Picchi Pacchi Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 large beefsteak tomatoes, ripe; 3 -5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 large white onion, very finely chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 8 fresh basil leaves (or more); 2 ounces anchovy fillet, drained, finely chopped; 1 lemon, juice of, strained; salt and pepper; 12 -14 12 -14 ounces spaghetti or 12 -14 ounces other pastas; olive oil, for drizzling; pasta water, as needed

Servings: persons

5 -6 large beefsteak tomatoes, ripe
3 -5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large white onion, very finely chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 fresh basil leaves (or more)
2 ounces anchovy fillet, drained, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice of, strained
salt and pepper
12 -14 12 -14 ounces spaghetti or 12 -14 ounces other pastas
olive oil, for drizzling
pasta water, as needed

1
Wash, peel, seed, and chop the tomatoes. Put into a bowl and set aside.
2
Put the oil and onion into a heavy, broad skillet. Turn the heat to medium or medium-high. Cook until the onion become colored a deep gold.
3
Add the garlic, stir for a few minutes, turning the heat down, if you feel it might burn.
4
Add the basil leaves, the anchovy fillet, the lemon juice, and some salt and pepper.
5
Cook until the juice is evaporated, then add all of the tomatoes, along with any juices, cook at a lively pace for about 7 minutes, maybe 10, correcting for salt and pepper, if necessary.
6
Meanwhile, boil the pasta, in a copious amount of boiling, salted water, until al dente.
7
Drain, and toss with the sauce, adding a little extra virgin olive oil, and some pasta cooking water, which you have retrieved, if necessary, to make the sauce a dense and delicious coating consistency.
8
Serve at once, with fish, if desired.

1972

kcal

Calories

Fat

263

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 large beefsteak tomatoes, ripe, 3 -5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 large white onion, very finely chopped, 3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Picchi Pacchi Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Picchi Pacchi Sauce

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